General Disability Resources

A state advocacy agency that seeks to ensure the full and equal participation of people of all ages with disabilities in many life activities. It focuses on legal rights, opportunities, support services, accommodations, and accessibility.

This site contains information relevant to students with disabilities in post-secondary education, including information on scholarships and materials to help with the transition to post-secondary education.

A magazine about living with ADHD. Its site provides tips and strategies for people with ADHD to incorporate into their social, academic, and work lives, including tips on planning for college and study tips.

College Autism Spectrum (CAS) is an independent organization of professionals whose purpose is to assist students with autism spectrum disorders, and their families. ??We help students with ASD explore and navigate college options before, during and through the college process. ?

Assistive Technology

An updated Adaptive Station can be found in the library. ?It features a range of assistive technology software options such as Kurzweil, Dragon Naturally Speaking, ?screen reading software, etc.? We also have Livescribe SmartPens available for demo/loan. ?If you'd like assistance learning to use software or would like to find out more information please contact Matt Fisher at matthew_fisheremerson [dot] edu. ?

Tools?

Allows the user to scan printed pages or image files, converts them to text and reads them out loud to the user. Kurzweil 3000 also has additional study tools such as highlighting, notetaking, reading the web, dictionary and thesaurus.

A national nonprofit organization for people with disabilities that seeks to unite and serve as a voice for the community of people with disabilities.

Peer Mentoring Program

Student Accessibility Services has created a peer mentoring program (no fee) to help qualifying students receive social support to address specific goals. Transitioning from high school to college is challenging for all students. Those with communication difficulties may endure additional hardships. ?SAS will match students with mentors to allow them to work towards achieving goals in a variety of areas . ?Weekly meetings will take place in which mentors will help mentees address their goals in a safe, consistent environment. ?Additional meetings may occur such as attending events on or around campus . ?

If you are interested in requesting a peer mentor, please contact SAS for more information. ?